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Teaching Kids About the Environment the Fun Way

As parents, we want our children to learn about the environment and how to take care of it. It’s never too early to start teaching them about sustainability and the importance of recycling. However, it can be challenging to find engaging and educational resources that will capture their attention. Luckily, there are fun games that parents can use to teach their kids about the environment while having fun at the same time.

Wind And Solar

One game that stands out is the sustainable energy game called Wind And Solar. This game allows players to adjust the placements of windmills and solar panels to maximize energy production. Kids will learn how wind and solar power can generate electricity and help reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

As they play the game, they will need to pay attention to the wind lines on the screen and move the blades on the windmill up or down to catch the wind. If they are catching the wind, the windmill blades will spin, and if they are not, they will stop.

They also need to look at the clouds in the sky and their movement, moving the solar cells left or right as needed to maximize sun exposure while minimizing the time spent under clouds. The game has a timer and a total energy meter, showing how much energy they have created.

Sort The Trash

Another game that is worth playing is Sort The Trash, a recycling game where players move the recycling bin across the screen to collect recyclables while avoiding other garbage. This game will teach kids about the importance of recycling and proper waste disposal. They will need to drag the bin side to side to collect recyclables, including bottles, cartons, and cans.

On the other hand, they need to avoid collecting batteries, straws, plastic bags, and compost items like apples, eggs, bananas, or used paper coffee cups. Missing recyclables or collecting non-recyclable items will result in a strike, and when they get three strikes, the game is over. As they advance through the game, the items fall faster, making it more challenging.

I enjoyed playing these games while taking a rest from my daily chores. Since my kids are adults now, I will tell my younger nieces and nephews about these fun and educational games. These environmentally-friendly games for kids are perfect for parents who want their children to learn about sustainability and the environment in a fun and engaging way.

By introducing these fun educational games for kids, parents can help their children develop an interest in environmental issues at an early age. Playing these games can instill a sense of responsibility for the planet and encourage kids to think about their actions and their impact on the environment. These games can also promote critical thinking and problem-solving skills as children learn to adjust the placements of windmills and solar panels or sort out recyclables from other garbage.

In conclusion, Wind and Solar and Sort The Trash are two games that parents can use to teach their kids about the environment while having fun at the same time. These games are perfect for kids who love playing games and learning about sustainability and environmental issues. As parents, we can help our children develop an interest in the environment by introducing them to these fun and educational games.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Five years ago, a cousin succumbed to breast cancer complications. I thought of sharing a brief story about her cancer journey in observance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

My cousin was newly married and starting to build a family when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. She underwent a mastectomy to remove the early stage of cancer from the affected breast.

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But two years later, her oncologist disclosed she had stage IV cancer. The cancer cells from her breast were not contained but had spread to her brain.

Despite the pains and rigors of cancer treatment, my cousin remains positive through her battle. Even up to her few remaining days, we know that she is holding on to her life. She loves her family so much that despite being sick, she still thinks of their welfare. I remember her saying, “Kailangan maging malakas ang loob ko para sa pamilya” (I need to be strong for my family).

Photo by Olya Kobruseva from Pexels

She may be terminally ill, but nothing prepared us for her passing.

My cousin died peacefully at the hospital four days before Christmas. She was only 46.

Our extended family welcomed 2016 with a heavy heart. She was laid to rest after a long, painful fight with cancer.

My cousin, Cecil

The observance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month in the Philippines highlights the importance of regular self-breast examination and the early detection and treatment of breast cancer among Filipino women.

A breast self-examination (BSE) is a method to detect any noticeable changes in one’s breast. Early detection of any changes in the breast and seeking immediate consultation will increase one’s chances of successful treatment.

The 2020 Global Cancer Observatory showed that breast cancer is the third leading cause of cancer deaths in the Philippines.

The high global incidence of the disease paved the way for the popular movement called Pink October in the 1990s. Source: DOH

We Are Vaccinated!

Have you had your Covid19 vaccine yet? I hope you did. Getting vaccinated the soonest possible time protects yourself and the people around you.

Covid19 vaccines will give you an extra layer of protection against the severe effects of the virus.

Taken at a vaccination site inside a mall in Quezon City

My family was able to register with the LGU-supported registration site online. We finally got our doses separately a few weeks later.

Hubby, myself, and our daughter are fully vaccinated now. Our son will have his second dose a few days from now. I’m glad that we were allowed to get the vaccine at the right time. Many are still waiting for their vaccine schedule in our area.

Taken inside a public school in Quezon City

Three of us are on the priority list being in the A3 category or those with comorbidities. Health experts said Covid19 vaccines prevent possible hospitalization and emergency room visits due to severe illness.

As for the vaccine side effects, what we experienced were all the common ones. These include pain at the injection site, mild fever (for me), the feeling of weakness or fatigue, and headaches for a couple of days.

Get the available Covid19 vaccine if you are not vaccinated yet. Protect yourself, the people you care about, and those you meet outside your homes.

Even when you are vaccinated, health experts remind the public to observe the minimum health protocol. Wash your hands frequently, wear a face mask, practice social distancing in public or crowded places.

Here at home, we wear face masks when we do not feel well. We do not know what afflicts us, so we wear face masks to be safe. We do not eat together, keep our distance when talking to each other. And we sleep in separate rooms.

The Benefits of Blogging: My Personal Experience

I updated the article to include information about my son’s college graduation.

Blogging has been a therapeutic outlet for me since I quit my job in 2007. Maintaining an online diary has helped me cope with the stresses of everyday life.

Through blogging, I’ve met new friends online who are fellow moms like me. They were the ones who introduced me to the idea that I can earn from blogging in the comfort of my own home.

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I started to earn from blogging in 2010, and since then, I’ve registered with several blogging networks and have been working with them for years. While some of these companies are no longer in operation, I’m grateful for the opportunities they’ve given me.

For the past 11 years, blogging has helped me pay our bills, buy groceries, pay for my kids’ monthly tuition, purchase personal items for my family, and even cover some of my kids’ hospital bills back in 2011.

My son has since graduated from college, and I couldn’t be prouder. Blogging was a huge part of how I was able to support him through his education.

While the blogging landscape may not be as lucrative as it once was, I’m still not planning to retire from it. To young aspiring bloggers, I would recommend trying it out, growing from it, and thriving in the world of blogging.

Something positive

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We were just talking about how life is getting harder as days passed by. But in the middle of it all we were blessed with children who hold education in high regard. One of them is about to graduate from college in a few weeks. We are thankful that no matter how difficult the financial situation is we were able to support our daughter’s college education. We are more thankful that she managed to maintain her (partial) scholarship all through her stay in the institution. We are only paying 50 percent of her total tuition.

I told my husband this development in our lives is the best Father’s Day gift he could ever have more than the worth of a musical device that he likes (from this site http://www.guitarcenter.com/Line-6/Spider-IV-15-15W-1×8-Guitar-Combo-Amp-Black-1274034483007.gc. My husband is teary eyed but I assured him we will be okay.